Programme Policy Officer (Green Climate Fund) SSA9

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Programme Policy Officer (SSA9) in Beirut to support the Green Climate Fund (GCF) proposal development process. The role acts as the main focal point for coordinating with national and local authorities, aligning proposals with national policy frameworks, coordinating co-financing commitments and organizing field missions. It is a consultancy assignment carried out in day-to-day coordination with the WFP Lebanon Country Office teams.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and engage with national authorities, including the National Designated Authority, line ministries and regional/local authorities, and plan and manage field missions.
• Support the mapping and review of national policies, strategies and plans so that project design matches national priorities.
• Contribute to proposal sections and annexes, including inputs on country ownership and strategic alignment.
• Help obtain the letter of co-financing and the government non-objection letter required for the GCF proposal.
• Provide project management support to large, complex programmes, develop data gathering and monitoring systems, and liaise with partners and counterparts.
• Support capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government, and guide and supervise junior staff.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in environmental sciences, climate change, development studies, public policy or a related field, or a first degree with additional years of related experience and training.
• At least three years of post-graduate experience in Lebanon in development, climate change, humanitarian-development nexus or project coordination; five years with a first degree.
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions in Lebanon, and familiarity with national climate and development policy frameworks.
• Fluency in English and Arabic; knowledge of French is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Desired: experience with decentralized authorities and local communities in Lebanon.
• Desired: experience supporting donor-funded project preparation; GCF experience is a strong asset.
• Strong coordination, facilitation and communication skills.

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; shortlisted candidates are contacted. The deadline for applications is 26 November 2026.